Scarves up! Go Sounders!!

Chris, Mike, Matt and I scored last minute tickets to the inaugural Sounders game on Thursday. We joined thousands of cheering Seattlelites welcome the new team and sport to the city. Welcome, Sounders!


After a 1.5 mile jog from Westlake Center to Qwest Field, we arrived right on time for the game.

White doves were released during the dress rehearsal as a sign of peace and good luck for the new team, but a hungry Seattle falcon swooped in and clawed one of the poor birds. The crowd buzzed with excitement during the opening ceremony until Governor Gregoire walked out and collective boos echoed through the stadium.

We sat in the lofty MLS suite so we weren't very close to the field action, BUT we were able to catch highlights of college hoops.

For the post-game celebration, we hit up New Orleans in Pioneer Square for drinks, jazz and swing-dancing!